Omaha
Emporia State
Maverick Men Edged By Hornets, 86-80
Dec 31, 2008 | General, Men's Basketball
Emporia, Kan. - The UNO men's basketball team couldn't overcome a cold second half, losing to Emporia State 86-80 on Wednesday night at WL White Auditorium. The Mavericks lost their second straight game and are now 8-3, 2-2 in the MIAA.
The Mavericks led 44-34 after the first half but were outscored 52-36 in the second frame.
#Michael Jenkins# led the Mavericks with 17 points, 10 of which came from the free throw line. #Mitch Albers added 15 points while Andrew Bridger# chipped in 10.
Emporia State's Lamar Wilbern led all scorers with 22 points while Tim Niles had 16.
The Mavericks return to the court on Saturday, Jan. 3 when they take on Missouri Western at St. Joseph, Mo. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
